National Register of Historic Places

Greensville County Courthouse Complex

Emporia (Independent City), Emporia County, Virginia
Listed
July 20, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83003279

About this property

Greensville County Courthouse Complex is a historic courthouse complex located at South Main Street (US 301) between Hicksford Avenue and Spring Street in Emporia, Virginia. The three contributing buildings are the two-story, porticoed courthouse built in 1834, the clerk's office built in 1894, and the former Greensville Bank Building, now the county administrator's office, in 1900 and 1907. The courthouse originally took a Palladian form, but was remodeled between 1907 and 1910 to take a Beaux-Arts appearance. The clerk's office was considerably enlarged in 1916 and the Georgian-style facade added in 1961. The interior of the county administrator's office features elaborate pressed-tin walls and ceilings manufactured by the local concern, H.T. Klugel. The buildings are set upon the courthouse square, which includes a cannon honoring residents who participated in World War I. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The complex is also located within the Hicksford–Emporia Historic District.

Location

Emporia (Independent City), Emporia County, Virginia
36.68633, -77.54226

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Old Merchants and Farmers Bank Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
Village View
Industrial
0.4 mi
Klugel, H. T., Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building
Industrial
0.7 mi
Greensville County Training School
Industrial
1 mi
Weaver House
Industrial
5.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Reams' Station (Hancock)
1864Civil War
4 mi
Battle of the Weldon Railroad (Globe Tavern)
1864Civil War
7.1 mi

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When was Greensville County Courthouse Complex listed on the National Register?

Greensville County Courthouse Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 20, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Greensville County Courthouse Complex?

Greensville County Courthouse Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Greensville County Courthouse Complex?

The period of significance for Greensville County Courthouse Complex is recorded as the industrial era.

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